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Cheapest and Most Expensive Metro Areas for Easter Dinner🐣
March 28, 2024

Are you looking to celebrate the Easter holiday with a nice, traditional dinner? Cooking at home is not only cheaper than going out to eat, but it also has a lot of benefits, like allowing for quality family time. However, how cheap can it be? Using COLI’s 2023 annual average prices, and assuming the main […]

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Pets Annual Exam – To Check or not to Check🐾
March 26, 2024

According to a Forbes article, 66% of U.S. households own a pet. Among those, 75% own dogs, 54% own cats, and 13% own freshwater fish. 33% of pet owners are millennials, followed by Gen X with 25%. Pet ownership has skyrocketed over the past few years, especially when COVID-19 pandemic shut down the whole world. […]

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Cost of Living Index: Estimating the Cost of a Spring Break Road trip from the Big Apple to the Magic City of Miami
March 20, 2024

Escaping the chilly, bustling streets of New York City to bask in the sun-soaked shores of Miami Beach sounds like a nice change of pace. However, beyond the anticipation of scenic vistas and new experiences lies the practical consideration of cost. From fuel expenses to meals along the way, calculating the total cost of driving […]

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Celebrating Pie Day!
March 13, 2024

March 14th is Pi Day – 3/14. Get it?! How many digits of π can you remember?! Don’t worry if you only remember up to two digits; you can still celebrate the day! If you are too tired to bake your own pie, why not indulge yourself with a cheese pizza instead and share it […]

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It’s College Basketball Season! Is Your Team’s Area Madly Expensive or Madly Cheap?
March 11, 2024

When it comes to the cost of living, every point counts! As people are turning on their TVs to watch their favorite college basketball teams, they may be reminded that in the game of budgets, every cent saved can add up to a victory! So, while you cheer for your team on the court, let […]

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Luck of the Irish! Comparing three US cities with deep Irish roots
March 7, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Irish pubs, corned beef and cabbage, and wearing just about everything green. It may come as a surprise to some of you that, around the turn of the 20th century, the Irish (along with other immigrant groups) faced discrimination in many […]

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A Unique (and Affordable) Spring Break Destination: Cherry Blossoms!
February 29, 2024

Spring is in the air! After roughly six weeks of hard work at school, you probably desperately want to get out of the town to recharge. For some of you, that means partying on the beach with thousands of other inebriated college students. But, if you are looking for a quieter, more reflective Spring Break […]

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Stretch Your Body – and Your Dollars
February 22, 2024

Say you are on a business trip in Tyler, TX. After a long day of sitting in meetings, you want nothing more than to stretch out your back and your legs. So, you figure you might drop in on a local yoga class. How much money should you anticipate paying? Should you seek out a […]

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You got a promotion in a new city! Will you really earn more?
February 15, 2024

Imagine this: you just got a promotion, boosting your pay by 20%! To accept the offer, you will have to move from Peoria, to Chicago, which is about 170 miles away, according to Google Maps. At first glance, it looks like the promotion would be great for your bank account. But will it? Let’s look […]

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Check out the Dating Index for a fun and affordable Valentine’s Day 💗
February 8, 2024

Are you looking to wine and dine your Valentine at a destination that won’t break your budget? Nowadays, couples find themselves looking for a romantic gesture that won’t come with a corresponding dent in their wallets.  Using COLI’s 2023 annual average prices, and assuming an amazing date includes a movie ticket, a bottle of wine, […]

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